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Media Studies degrees in the UK in 2024

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Media BA (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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English Language and Media BA (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Public Relations UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Digital Media and Society BA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Media and Journalism BA (Hons)

Northumbria University Newcastle United Kingdom

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Media Production BSc (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) United Kingdom

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Politics and Media BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University United Kingdom

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Film & Media and Marketing BA

University of Stirling United Kingdom

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Media, Communications and Sociology BSc (Hons)

City, University of London United Kingdom

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Media and Film & TV BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Media Studies Degrees in the UK

Study Media Studies Degrees

Media studies is an academic discipline that looks at the media in all of its different forms, and how it affects the world and our societies. Whilst media and mass media has been present in our lives for centuries, developments in recent decades have meant that media is ever available for our digestion, in an even wider variety of formats.

Modules you study may include media and popular culture, understanding audiences, digital media, and cultural politics in media. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as creative projects. Depending on your course, you may have the opportunity to take part in a work placement.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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